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Easy Overnight Apple Cinnamon Dump Cake Recipe

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This quick overnight apple cinnamon dump cake is proof that you don’t need to be a pastry chef to make something incredible. It’s forgiving, fast, and delivers every single time.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cans (21 ounces each) apple pie filling
  • 1 box (15.25 ounces) yellow cake mix
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
  • Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for serving

Instructions

  1. Lightly grease your 9×13-inch baking dish with a little butter or non-stick spray.
  2. Open both cans of apple pie filling and dump them into the prepared dish. Spread into an even layer.
  3. In a small bowl, mix together the cinnamon and nutmeg (if using). Sprinkle evenly over the apple filling.
  4. Open the box of yellow cake mix and sprinkle the dry powder evenly over the apples. Do not stir.
  5. Scatter the cold, cubed butter evenly over the top of the cake mix.
  6. If using nuts, sprinkle them over the top now.
  7. Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, or up to 24 hours.
  8. When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Take the dish out of the fridge while the oven preheats (about 15 minutes).
  9. Bake for 40-45 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the edges are bubbly. If the top browns too quickly, tent loosely with foil for the last 10 minutes.
  10. Let the cake cool for at least 10-15 minutes before serving.
  11. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.

Notes

The overnight rest is key for flavor development and texture. Cold butter is essential for a flaky topping. If the top browns too quickly, tent with foil. Let the cake rest before serving to allow the filling to set.

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